Dunno about anyone else, but I find 42s the best for roads around here given their state. I wouldn't want to ride anything less, and you're still in the Lord Jan Heine sweetspot of comfort and speed.
Panaracer Pasela folding 27.5 42mm is surprisingly comfortable and fast (despite not being tubeless ready), it more supple than the Gravel King with its horrendously stiff sidewall
Dunno about anyone else, but I find 42s the best for roads around here given their state. I wouldn't want to ride anything less, and you're still in the Lord Jan Heine sweetspot of comfort and speed.